Alright, people! Chapter two! Soon to be followed by chapter three! Aah, insomnia does wonders to the brain. So…read and respond!

Disclaimer: I don't own these people, or anything related to Yu Yu Hakusho.

Check it out, I was a little shaky at the words, and I'm not sure if I used some of the demon-y phrases right. I tried, though. I researched my YYH well!

I ask anyone with the info I seek, to tell me how to italicize my words, without making it all screwed up. As you will, I decided to go with the old "blah blah" for thinking, and *egads* for speaking.

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Chapter 2:

Hiei's eyes shot open, as his body realized he couldn't move his arms. Suddenly, the dizzying images of what had happened two nights ago came into focus.

He had been visiting the Makai, wandering aimlessly, as he tried to figure out what to do about Kurama. His love for the fox had grown in a matter of one day, and it scared the hell out of Hiei. A trip to the Makai was all he needed, to completely clean out all other distractions, while still being able to battle out his frustrations on a few annoying demons. He had come to find that the Makai was filled with them, and all he really needed to do was walk through, his ki high and open, to scare them out. It was his favorite hobby.

"I love you." Kurama's startling confession had been flowing through his mind, sweet as it had ever been. Hiei had been turning his thoughts over and over, when a very powerful ki suddenly had come up from behind him. The being had been hiding it's ki, seeing that Hiei was deep in thought, and not as focused as he usually was. Hiei had whirled around, grabbing at his katana, ready to fight, when he stopped. Recognition had flooded into his mind, as his head was struck with enough force to knock him out. The world had faded away.

*Show yourself, coward!* Hiei's scream echoed through the chamber he was being held prisoner in. Hiei had to leave, had to get out, had to kill the one that had captured him… Kuwabara.

A laugh flooded into the chamber. A tall man appeared, staring at Hiei the whole time. As he approached, Hiei saw his body dissolve, and form into Kuwabara, then go to Yusuke, then Kurama, then Yukina. Still laughing, the being stayed as Yukina.

*What's the matter, older brother? Don't tell me that's the way you talk to your little sister.* Yukina's sparkling laughter now replaced the stunned silence that Hiei was radiating. *You see, little fire demon, it was very easy to stun you. You were to busy thinking about your…* slowly, the being dissolved into the form of Kurama *love.* It leaned towards Hiei's face, his breathe ruffling his hair as he spoke the words. Anger flowed out of Hiei, as he stared down the demon.

*Get out of Kurama's skin. You don't even deserve to think about him, much less inhabit his form.* Hiei spat out through clenched teeth. Hiei still had no idea what was going on, but he realized that this being could take on any form, and was taking the images from Hiei's own mind. He was using Hiei's love and friendships against him. Hiei had never been so mad in his entire life. He was about to break through his restraints, when the demon whacked him again in his head. As Hiei lost his grasp on consciousness, he saw the being lean towards him, and felt the warm lips brush against his cheek. Repulsed, Hiei spat at it, and passed out.

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Kurama slowly got out of bed. He was going to be late to school, but then again, he was late to school for the past two days. It was now Wednesday, and he still had heard nothing from Hiei. He had been acting as if everything was normal around Yusuke and Kuwabara ever since Sunday, when Hiei still had not shown, but he decided that today, after school, he would ask if either of them had seen his love. He got dressed, check his reflection to see if anything was out of place, before heading out the door, and starting his journey to school. He was not looking forward to seeing anyone today, much less the girls that followed him everywhere, fawning and sighing and muttering *hello Shuuichi* as he passed in the hallways. He did not like the attention, especially when all he wanted to do was sink in a hole and die. Hiei had lied to him… or was hurt. But Kurama pushed the latter out of his mind. No, Hiei was not hurt. He was just blowing off Kurama. "That's less than reassuring." Kurama thought, bitterly.

Pushing his way through the mass of girls, politely smiling and greeting them good morning, Kurama finally got to his first class. "Another loooong day" he thought as he sat in his seat, and stared at the teacher.

The last bell rang, and he walked out of the building, to where he planned on meeting Yusuke and Kuwabara. He was also dreading this act, and the kitsune walked very slowly to where he was meeting them. He saw the two of them standing by a tree, and he could hear Kuwabara yelling while Yusuke laughed. Apparently, Yusuke had taken up Hiei's responsibility of torturing Kuwabara. Kurama smiled faintly to himself. Maybe everything was OK.

*Hey Kurama. What's the big deal? Why call a meeting? Did you talk to Koenma?* inquired Yusuke, as Kurama approached, hands in pockets as usual. Kurama looked up at Yusuke with such emotion in his eyes, Yusuke stepped back. *What's up, Kurama?* Yusuke asked, more politely.

*Hey. I have nothing important in mind, just a bad day at school. I was mauled by more fans.* Kurama said, hiding his emotion and smiling brightly as ever. Kuwabara and Yusuke immediately calmed down, and relaxed against trees. Kurama, relieved that his façade had been accepted, continued, "say, where is Hiei? Normally, I would imagine he would be here, too.* Kurama said lightly, hiding all emotion from his voice.

*Eh, who knows where the shrimp is? I haven't seen him since Friday.* laughed Kuwabara, happy that he could reference Hiei in such a way without receiving piercing looks of death from the fire demon.

*Come to think of it, neither have I.* said Yusuke, completely indifferent to the matter.

*Ok,* started Kurama, allowing more emotion into his own voice, *Hiei disappeared Saturday night. I think something terrible may have happened to him. I would have mentioned it earlier, but I.. Didn't know if he was just avoiding me.* he confessed.

*Kurama! This is terrible! Why didn't you say something, like, Monday? You're his best friend, I would think he would see you more than us! Why would he be avoiding you! It doesn't make any sense!* Yusuke exploded at Kurama, worried that the small fire demon was in real trouble. One look from Kurama made Yusuke understand. So, Kurama finally told Hiei his true feelings, and the demon did not take it well. *Oh. I'm sorry.* was all he could say.

*No, no. It's not as bad as you think. At first he was scared, and he ran off. But he came back, and we were able to… be together… Then I thought that maybe he was scared again, because he ran off. I was petrified that he was avoiding me. So, I pretended nothing was wrong.* Kurama explained. *It's very impertinent that we find him, though. We can't talk about… he and I anymore… we just have to figure out where he went.* Yusuke looked at Kurama.

*The Makai.* they said, as they started toward the Makai.

*Wait guys! What are you talking about! What happened with Hiei? What does Kurama mean 'be together?' What is going on?* Kuwabara yelled, running frantically after the two.

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Hiei woke up, to hear laughing again. He started, but realized he was no longer in bonds, nor was he in the Makai. It seemed as if he had dreamed it all, for he was in Kurama's room, by the window, asleep. Kurama was laughing at him.

*What is it Kitsune?* Hiei blandly asked the very amused fox, who had finally ceased his laughter.

*It's noon. I never wake up when you are still asleep? What's wrong with you?* Kurama looked at the fire demon, who was beginning to glower at him. Kurama walked over to the window, and opened it, ushering Hiei out. *Go ahead, cranky. No wonder you never stay.* But Hiei did not move. He walked over to Kurama.

*What.. is happening? I was captured, how did I get here?* Hiei asked, confused. Kurama softly laughed again.

*Had a nightmare, love?* He asked. Hiei looked at Kurama, startled by the word he had used. Kurama was leaning down, sheer moments away from Hiei's mouth. Hiei's entire body became captured by pain.

Screaming, Hiei came out of the trance. Looking at what was once Kurama and his bedroom, Hiei now saw the chamber that he had been held in, with a very beautiful young man in Kurama's place. Aghast, Hiei jumped back. "Stop taking over my mind!"

Hiei felt for his… where was it? *You took my katana… No one ever touches that.* Hiei threw off his shirt, and uncovered his jagan. *That is a mistake you will never forget.*

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*Kurama, we have no idea where he is. We don't know where he went, and Koenma did not send him on any missions by himself. We're sorry, but we cannot help you in any way.* Botan said apologetically. Kurama sighed, he knew as much. Hiei wouldn't have told anyone if he was just disappearing. He would just… go away, and deal with everything… anything on his own.

Kurama nodded at Yusuke. It was time to go. They found out all they could, but now they had to comb through the Makai, searching for Hiei's ki. The three began running, hoping to find Hiei's ki.

After an hour of searching for Hiei, Kurama suddenly stopped. He looked in the air, at the trees, and all around him. *We're being watched.* He whispered at Yusuke. *And Hiei is nearby. We can find him, just we might have a fight on our hands. Be prepared.* Yusuke nodded, as did Kuwabara. They began walking, following Kurama's lead, constantly on guard for an attack. Yet, after a short walk with no attacks, Kurama stated that, *he's directly under us.*

Yusuke looked at Kurama. Kurama's face was lit up, a little. Yusuke knew he was still on guard, and ready for a fight. He knew Kurama would give up his life, to save Hiei, and knew that he had to help, in any way possible. *Lets find the entrance, then.* Nodding, Kurama smiled a little more. He was going to see his love once again.

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Dimly, Hiei felt Kurama's presence. He started, amazed that the kitsune had found him. The start made him lose his upper hand. The demon attacked him. Hiei was able to block the attack, barely. His energy was so low, he was in danger of losing. "Oh hurry, Kurama!" The fire demon fought back with all his strength, but was never able to get a free moment to unleash his dragon. The dragon might not have been a good idea, anyway, because of his dangerously low energy. It could kill him.

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Kurama ran down the stairs the had found, feeling his youkai's ki with every stride. Huffing and puffing behind him were Yusuke and Kuwabara. "How does Kurama still have so much energy?" Yusuke thought to himself. "The poor kitsune must really be in love." He smiled at himself, between huffs. He knew everything would work out between the two, eventually. Kuwabara just huffed and puffed, getting ready to attack. He had no idea where they were going, but he wasn't going to let Kurama down. Kurama was always the nicest of their group, and although he did not know why Hiei meant so much to Kurama, Kuwabara was prepared to kill whatever and whoever was keeping Hiei against his will.

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Hiei was about to drop. He could no longer fight the demon, who had seemingly never-ending endurance, always shifting shapes, and making Hiei hurt the ones he loved. Hiei could not bear the pain or anguish anymore. He could not handle anything anymore. "Kurama, I can't… I can't hold on…"

*Hiei!* Kurama yelled as he entered the chamber, where Hiei was battling a demon. Kurama lunged at the demon, but was knocked to one side. Hitting his head on the stone watt, Kurama passed out.

*Kurama!!!* yelled Hiei, as he lunged for his fox. But, the demon knocked him to the other side. Too exhausted to move, Hiei also passed out.

*Come on, Kuwabara. It looks like we have to take this guy on.* Yusuke said. Kuwabara looked at the demon, who had now become Yusuke. The Yusuke's lunged at each other. Now how was Kuwabara going to tell the difference between the two?

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*Kuwabara!* Yusuke's pleas came from the fight, but Kuwabara had yet to distinguish who was who. He stood, in a stupor, deciding what his next course of action should be. Focusing his spirit energy on his had, he formed his sword, which he whipped towards the Yusukes. The sword shot at them, but instead of causing any harm, it became a lasso, and tied the two together. Kuwabara was determined to get down to the bottom of which Yusuke was the real Yusuke.

*We're going to play a game. I'm going to ask you a question. If you get it wrong, you die.* Kuwabara said simply. Both Yusuke's began to pale.

*Kuwabara! That's a stupid idea! You're going to kill me!* One shouted. The other nodded, in agreement. Kuwabara looked at his captives, thinking of a question. In the corner, Hiei's head rose. He looked blurrily at Kuwabara. *You dolt, just kill them both.*

*Hiei!* Both Yusuke's yelled. Kuwabara's eyes lit up, as he thought of a question.

*When you came back to life, what color was the dog that I needed help rescuing?" Kuwabara asked, laughing.

*Brown* *What are you talking about? It was a cat!* The Yusuke's yelled at once. Grinning at his intelligence, Kuwabara grabbed the fake-Yusuke, who began to shake. Trembling, it switched back to the handsome demon form. Looking at Hiei, he said, *I suppose you don't remember me.* before Kuwabara slashed him with his now-free sword.

*I guess I did some pretty quick thinking back there, eh?* Grinned Kuwabara.

*Chikuso! Kuwabara you baka! Now how will I know who he is?!* shouted an enraged Hiei, from the ground, where he could not move. Kuwabara looked at him

*Gee, I guess I din;t know you didn't know him. Oh well! It's not like it's important!* Kuwabara laughed sheepishly, trying to convey an apology, to no avail.

*If I could get up, you would be so dead!* shouted Hiei, as Kurama came to.

*Hiei-sama. I found you.* Kurama spoke with a smile. He got up, with great difficulty, and approached the fire demon.

*Kurama! What did you call the shrimp??* demanded Kuwabara, confused.

*Come on, Kuwabara. I need to get outside. Your stupid sword knocked all the air out of me.* Yusuke said, pulling Kuwabara towards to entrance stairs. He knew Kurama and Hiei needed some alone time.

*Hiei-chan. I thought you had left me forever.* Kurama whispered to his youkai. Hiei pulled Kurama closer, trapping Kurama in a glomp. His breathing was short, and he didn't have a lot of strength, but he had enough.

*It's impossible to 'leave' the one that completes you, ne?* and Hiei smiles his tortured smile, before once again slipping away from consciousness. Kurama, shocked at Hiei's confession only held the small demon closer to his heart, which was pounding a mile a minute. How could he ever have doubted?

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I was going to do a cliffhanger, but I decided that a nice ending to a chapter was the best. I was also going to have another kiss, but I decided that next chapter would be a good kissing chapter. Any mistakes or typos, please don't hesitate to tell me! If you don't want it to be a review, my e-mail is pyrotara@aol.com